Sell Out (Mercy's Fight)

Once again, Tammy L. Gray has outdone herself. This book takes you into a life where bullying is real and in your face. You experience the struggle to combat it and how it requires sacrifice and boldness. It's out there and our kids are fighting it! Tammy's novels are real and gripping, making them impossible to put down! You get so engrossed in the stories that you become a part of them, feeling all the emotions that the characters feel. I STRONGLY recommend you go out and buy ALL of her books, not just this one! Then, go follow her on Facebook and sign up for her newsletter. I promise you won't regret it, and you will be blessed beyond measure by the way this author uses her gift for God's glory!

I love every book Tammy L. Gray has written. This is probably her best work yet. I could not put it down. Each page is filled with anticipation of what's to come! As, always she ignites every emotion from love, sadness, and anger to hopelessness and powerfulness. This is a book that will stay with you long after you are done reading it. It is a lesson on forgiveness...... Not for the person who doesn't deserve it, but for the One that deserves ALL of us, broken or not. This story shows how there is power in forgiveness. She does this by tackling a tough topic....bullying. This is a book that teenagers should read. It is a reminder of how choices we make not only affect ourselves, but every person around us. It also reminds us that by choosing to be silent, we are choosing to go down a road that could lead to hopelessness. It shows that there is power in forgiveness and treating each other with love and respect. I highly recommend this book!!!!!!!

I absolutely loved Tammy' writing style! I fell in love with the Winsor series and Mercy's Fight! So I was stoked about her new release! I read it in less than 24 hours!

Cody and Skylar's story is touching! I was rooting for them from the beginning. Their story had so many twists and turns, I couldn't put the kindle down unless I absolutely had too.

Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

You are not alone! Truth wins! Tammy L. Gray has done an amazing job yet again! She excels at writing about tough situations and then bringing light, truth, and hope out of it all.

Sell Out is written in such a way that you experience the tension the characters are going through as well as just how trapped they feel by the situations they find themselves in. But she doesn't leave it there! By the end, you know that no matter what you are going through, you are not alone and that truth will prevail, and when told, can set you free.

I loved getting to follow Cody in his journey to overcome the pain of the past and frustrations of the present as he steps out and becomes the leader he was meant to be. Watching Skylar's journey with her dad was precious and bittersweet. It was also a pleasure to see a little bit of Matt and Grace from Mercy's Fight.

Ms. Gray did a wonderful job with all aspects of this book! And as always, I am looking forward to more of her writing in the future, especially as she adds on to this series.

*I received a free copy of this book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own. I was not required to give a good review.*

Excellent book. I'm not understanding why this book has not soared to the top of the NY Times Bestseller. It's a young adult romance but with a focus on a very timely topic - bullying. The author handles it well and in a very logical and realistic way. She weaves the tools of character development, story development and plot all together to make a wonderful novel. Hope this gets the recognition it deserves.

One of my new favorite authors and this book delivers. Cody and Skylar feel an immediate connection but basically have their entire class working against them because of one guy's manipulation and bullying of all who oppose him. I loved how once Cody & Skylar admitted their feelings to each other, they weren't quick to believe the gossip & rumors that were meant to drive them apart. A beautiful romance that had a great message.

Just finished Sell Out, after reading all of your books one after the other over the last 2 weeks! Loved It!!! Each one of your books have been better than the last. Can't wait for your next!! You tackle some tough subjects with grace that only comes from Jesus! I told my 15 year old daughter about these new Christian Romance that I stumbled upon on the store...you can image the stereotype book she imagined and that she turned up her nose. I can't wait for her to read them. They will be a great conversation starter for she and I. These topics are relevant and raw, but remind us that God is in each moment of our lives if we only recognize Him there. Keep up the hard work. You make God smile with each book.

Raw and powerful. Bullying exists. Make a stand, fight for strength and compassion. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Most importantly, LOVE all, LOVE everything, embrace life and believe in eachother....not the lies.

I really enjoyed this novel by Tammy L. Gray. The plot was realistic, well paced and flowed naturally. Character development was great - there was believable personal evolvement and I cared about what would happen to them. I appreciate the author’s subtle use of Skylar’s faith to give her hope and peace without religion being shoved in the reader’s face. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

How refreshing - this story of victory for the underdog. The devastation of bullying is so real through Cody and Lindsey and their suffering. I highly recommend this book to all on either
side of this evil.

Another fantastic novel by Tammy L. Gray. So very talented. Could not put this novel down. The characters are so well developed that you felt like you knew them and could feel their pain. I have read all her novels. All excellent. Great messages woven through each story. Hoping the next novel comes out soon.

It touched my heart on the impact kids went through, the story made me realize how much prayer is needed. Loved the romance on the main character. And was truly touched on how to view a loved one loss and to focus and the special moments. Thanks tammy.

The bullying aspect of this book is really painful to read about. This might be a tough read if you've experienced serious bullying. However, if you stick it out, the ending is worth the pain. I really like Tammy Gray.

This book reminds is how horrible bullying is! How it affects the victims, not only at the moment but in the lives forever. This book also reminded us about how in trouble times God is there. Look into him to help you thru ALL trials and tribulations.
I highly recommend all books from this author..

Wow...Tammy Gray has once again written a heart wrenching story of love, forgiveness, and exhortation on the importance of learning to face our weaknesses through God-given strength to overcome the hurt and pain of bullying. Poignant and relevant, this is a must read for every high school student!

T.L. Gray has written another marvelous novel about a relationship that forms out of respect during a learning experience.
The characters Cody and Skylar must deal with bullying, stardom, death, and suicide as teenagers; both come to realize that they must accept change with the help of Christ. I enjoyed how T.L. Gray used everyday technology in her book by describing what teenagers do in their lives.
As a stay at home mom, reading T.L. Gray's series has been a highlight of my time this past year.

I was provided an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

This story was real, raw, and unfortunately what happens in real life. It's a great story of what happens when your bullied and pressured into doing things you don't want to. Its all in how you handle the bully and mentally move on.

This was another great read by TL Gray. Gritty enough to make it real, but not so gritty that you had to take a shower afterwards. Gray offers well-crafted insight into the world of highschool bullying. It isn't a joke.

This was a powerful book about bullying and forgiveness. The characters are written for high school audiences but I loved the story! In fact don't just stop at this story, read all of the books in the series.

This author does such an awesome job of character developing for both the girl and guy, you really feel like you get to know them and see both sides of the story. I've read other books by her and can't wait to read more! Couldn't put this book down, read it in 1 day!

Another great book from Tammy Gray. Real characters with flaws but realize with God's help, the impossible is possible. Anyone who works with teens and has dealt with bullying will relate to this story.

This book puts a real perspective to how teens are affected each day with bullies through our technology. It's heart wrenching, heart felt, an will really bring tears to your eyes. Not to give the ending away but it just right.

I love her awesome christian based stories. They really warm the heart and give light to dark things that do happen in our everyday lives. All with that underlying, never-ending message that God is always there waiting to help us when we are ready to come to him.

I truly enjoyed reading this book, one minute I was laughing and the next crying! What a great message about bullying, love, faith and forgiveness!!
~You know it's a good book when you don't want the story to end!

While I enjoy Ms. Gray's consistently excellent writing style, I was disturbed by her message at the end of the book encouraging those being bullied to tell someone when nearly every scenario in the story resulted in retaliation, severe consequences, or at least disbelief of the teller. In the end, the bullying is addressed by blackmail. While I believe this to be a very realistic portrayal of the difficulty in ending bullying, I really wished for more trustworthy adults and a better solution than out-blackmailing the bullies. I don't see this as a book I would encourage my daughters to read until they have children of their own, and then primarily as a warning to watch for signs of something wrong with their children and to listen well to understatement.

I have read almost every single book written by Tammy L. Gray, and none have had the impact on me that Sell Out did. Cody James is a guy who just wants to fly by. After being a victim of bullying at Madison High, all he wants to do is finish his time in school and get out without being cast from the social inner circle. However, with the addition of a beautiful, new student in class, Cody begins to question his role. All Skylar Wylde wants is normal. Being rock legend Donnie Wylde’s daughter does not leave much room for normalcy, but she hopes that Madison High can offer her some kind. When she catches the eye of the elite circle’s “king,” things become strange in both her life and Cody’s.
I really enjoyed this book! I never realized that stories about bullying could be so intense. Once I started reading the story, I could not put it down! Cody’s story on its own was interesting, but with the addition of Skylar’s story and general high school drama, Sell Out was just awesome! Every spare moment of my time was spent reading this story. There were so many elements of the plot that I had to have answers to that I could just not stop reading. Miss Tammy has woven together a wonderful story that all should read. She includes not only the social impacts of bullying, but also the psychological impacts. Words and actions cut a lot deeper than most realize, and Tammy L. Gray has shown that in her novel. I highly encourage that you read this book, whatever your age; there is a lesson for everyone in Sell Out.
**I was provided an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.**

Cody and Skylar, along with the other students at Madison High, show what goes in so many high schools across the world. As I read the book, which I had a hard time putting down, I remembered what it was like when I was in high school and how much harder it is for our teens today. The need to fit into thre right group and the pressure that is put on teens to maintain the image it takes to stay a part of a group can be overwhelming. Seeing Cody struggle to stay in the group with his athletic friends and Skylar's need to find her first girlfriend made my heart, as a Mother of 2 teens and a preteen, hurt for both Cody and Skylar. I don't want to give away too much of the story because I want you to experience it for yourself. I feel like Tammy has done an amazing job sharing the life struggles of teens in today's society with this must read book!!

Rating: 4.5 stars
This was a good novel painting a picture on youth, high school, teen romance and bullying. Although it's fiction and not all the characters behaviors would normally be tolerated, there are some truths to each characters role in the storyline. The H wasn't the typical alpha male. That was a different twist. Overall, great story with an important message to send across the board to any age group.